terrific

• Adjectif utilisé pour décrire quelque chose d'extrêmement bon, impressionnant ou remarquable, souvent avec un sens d'enthousiasme ou d'admiration.

An adjective used to describe something that is extremely good or excellent.

1. Very great or intenseB2informal

   Extremely large in degree, amount, or intensity.

   Très grand ou intense

   • The storm caused a terrific amount of damage.
   • He was under terrific pressure to finish the project.
   • She felt a terrific sense of relief after the exam.

   Synonymescolossalenormousextremegreathugeimmenseintensemassiveprodigioustremendous

   Antonymesmildminormoderateslightweak

2. Extraordinarily good or greatA2informal

   Used as an intensifier to describe something exceptionally good or impressive.

   Formidable, sensationnel

   • We had a terrific time at the party last night.
   • That was a terrific performance by the band.
   • She did a terrific job organizing the event.

   Synonymesamazingexcellentfantasticgreatmarvelousoutstandingphenomenalremarkablesuperbwonderful

   Antonymesatrociousawfuldreadfulhorribleterrible

3. Causing extreme terrorC1formal

   Something that inspires great fear or dread.

   Terrible, effrayant

   • The terrific roar of the lion echoed through the jungle.
   • They faced a terrific storm at sea.
   • The sight of the accident was truly terrific.

   Synonymesalarmingappallingdiredreadfulfearsomeformidablefrightfulhorrifichorrifyingterrifying

   Antonymescalmingcomfortingreassuringsoothing